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Promoting Family Entertainment, Producing and Developing Quality Films, Television Programming and Special Events Since 1985
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Hollywood: Larry Harmon, longtime friend and colleague, passed away in Hollywood. Larry will be remembered for his development of the Capital Records character "BOZO" from Bozo's Circus, bringing the character from a record and story book to TV. After acquiring the licensing of the character in the '50's, Larry was successful bringing the Clown to life. Larry traveled the world filming clips of the BTC (Bozo the Clown) entertaining kids of all ages.
"I first met Larry in 1972 when Art and Susie Cervi (A&S Productions) approached Larry to continue the character, John Cummings comments, I was starting my career in syndication and the character (in those days) was bigger than life. A & S seceded in syndicating the new Bozo's Big Top in 109 markets until the popularity of 'TV clowns' began to drop off, Cummings remembers. One thing that stands out about Larry was his smile, positive attitude and marketing ability. Larry was the greatest licensor in the world, taking BTC, to an international level."
Larry will be missed, trade shows won't the same without him, but his works will live on...as the Clown always said "Just Keep Laughing!"
Burbank: Exploring the area, will be a mission for the MPC production team this month, leading the team is Producer and Director, JC Cummings. Preparing to shoot "TAKE MY HAND" in and around the Detroit area could present logistical issues as the team will take closer look. "Since the project is a period piece, we need to make sure all of the elements fit correctly", Cummings said. The team has scheduled meetings with post production houses, equipment vendors , real estate representatives, political leaders and talent. The motion picture profiles the evolution of Gospel music, its roots and the people that dedicated their life bringing our culture a style that resonants throughout churches around the world. The team returns at the end of the month to determine an actual shooting schedule.
MPC is offering an exciting product placement positions for your brand recognition within our upcoming motion picture "TAKE MY HAND". This theatrical feature film, scheduled to begin principle photography in Detroit, during June '08 is ready for your brand insertion. If your product was available and popular during the 1920-1950's and also possibly during current time, please let us know. We have control of the script and if modifications don't change the story line, we want you to contact us, now is the time let us know!
Don't miss this great marketing opportunity to promote your brand or product in a major historic urban film inspired by the Blues, Gospel and Jazz. The script is heavy music during an exciting period of time when past generations set the stage for music today. If your Advertising or Marketing departments require a script, let us know, we'll send one out to your firm as soon as you tell us, we'll also send along financial details. Don't wait, we're finalizing all aspects of the script now!!! Remember, this is a family film, could be rated PG because of nightclub scenes and some moderate adult language.
MPC has had an overflow of hits on our "Industry Terms" page of this site. The company introduced this free informational source in 1996, when we first launched the MPC web site. Since that time, students from major universities around the world have been using the "Terms" as a reference sheet, companies inside and outside the industry refer to it for a better understanding. Your feed back has been very helpful. MPC is consulting with technicians and engineers to look over the page and submit newer terms to help with HD and workflow regarding language or definitions for new media.
If you have an industry question not covered, just "email the boss" and we'll get back with an answer. These are free services MPC offers to our colleagues, investors, students or interested web surfers. We believe you should know as much about something as you can, and often...we learn something new too!
MONTANA: Len Owings, Shikepoke, Inc. President and long time development partner with MPC, announced the rollout of the newly designed Camera Mobile Crane. The camera crane has been structured to "fly" 3 people on the turret with a lens height of 35 feet without extenders, surpassing the competition by 9 total feet. Environmental issues have always been a priority with Shikepoke and MPC, this system exceeds with new techniques to keep grips, operators and our planet Earth safe from harm.
Ready to roll on the upcoming TMHP, LLC project, this system will be the crane of choice for exteriors on the movie "Take My Hand". Accommodating the crane is a MPC remote jib built with a proprietary platform and safety rigging to reach those really high and dramatic creative shots. "I'm thrilled with what this unit can do, from the extensive safety and environmental issues addressed to the beautiful smooth moves we'll achieve through the lens" MPC's John Cummings said. For additional information on the Camera Mobile Crane click here and go to Equipment.
With script and budget a priority, TMHP, LLC is ready to shoot TAKE MY HAND as Detroit becomes the backdrop. "Areas around Detroit haven't changed in 80 years which helps us add to the authenticity of the story line" Director, J. Cummings commented, "its going into the past with all the modern amenities".
In recent meetings with Michigan's State Film Commissioner Janet Lockwood, Cummings was excited with the various locations available, eliminating large scale set construction or digital matting of street shots. "I very happy with what Michigan is offering and we'd like to give a 'shot in the arm' to their film community", Cummings added.
Recently, Michigan approved an aggressive film and TV production incentive in hope to rejuvenate the state economy and create new jobs. Film companies are flocking to Michigan beginning production at a cost savings equal to Canada but supporting Americans and American jobs. "I grew up in Michigan", said Cummings, "to bring a production back to my hometown is a story in itself. I salute the aggressive attitude of Michigan and trust we can add to the creation of jobs and get our project finished in time and on budget".
The MPC and TMHP, LLC production teams are currently looking at crew personnel and creating the production schedule. If you're a local in Michigan please contact MPC via email and submit your resume!
MPC, has been known as leader in the film industry for over 23 years, from camera support equipment to production techniques. Headquartered in Florida with a branch office in Burbank, the company is offering educational training for new comers. Historically, MPC has built sound stages, taught production, supplied the "tools" to the industry in new and growing markets.
Now, MPC will once again initiate a comprehensive training course for motion picture and television production. Details on the course are still being worked on, but our own personnel will be offering training from grip and lighting, camera technique, production set etiquette, production accounting, legal and logistics and other services related to the success of a production. Classes will be held in Michigan giving this new region of production a head start and increase the crew population.
If you want to learn the real business of the business from a company that has major film and TV credits and learn from seasoned professionals, contact MPC via email and let us know your area of interest. Click here to "Contact Us" today! No phone calls please, email us.
Burbank: Soon, producers and content owners will have a place they can call their own. MPC is designing a web site to display video clips, trailers, and demo tapes. This community of production professionals will have the ability and control to increase web traffic and visibility on a secured generic site. Once the professional site is launched, phase 2 will kick into the growing sector of serious Student Filmmakers. Research has shown other commercial sites such as U-Tube and My Space are getting cluttered by video from the public-at-large. MyTVLand.com will be able to focus on the professionals who regard filmmaking as an art not just a fun thing to do. Community Members can direct clients to the site with a more personal look along with other related information to assist in the production process. The site will also offer downloads of filmmakers productions and TV series. The new site is slated for a fall '08 launch.
Have you ever DREAMED of being a part of the movie industry?
Ever wanted to see how the real business of movie making is done...behind the scenes?
MPC and our Partner TMHP, LLC can make that dream come true. Our privately held company is making your opportunity a reality. We're currently in the final phase of developing and scheduling our production itinerary for shooting an exciting Urban motion picture titled: TAKE MY HAND. The movie is truly "filmmaking at its finest", themed in the early 1920's. For the first time, bringing to the big screen how "GOOD NEWS MUSIC" or known today as "GOSPEL MUSIC" really got its start.
The story takes place in Chicago during a wild, exciting period in history. Speakeasies, juke joints, and smoke filled rooms echoing music still envied by cultures around the world. TMHP, LLC brings audiences back to a time when whiskey flowed and money was loose with the Saturday night, Sunday morning people.
One man had other ideas how to take his sounds and style of music into the churches. This movie aims to bring audiences out of their seats with old Blues and Grandmas favorite Gospel songs so many grew up with. The theaters are begging for this smash hit and you too can be a part of it. Got your toes tapping? Got you thinking about your childhood, or just making a good investment?
Find out the amount of privately offered shares TMHP, LLC has set aside for smaller investors with an opportunity to get into the movie business and investors can receive a major tax break under the American Jobs Creation Act of 2005, with this historic motion picture which will be seen for years to come. Click here to see our offer and bring you into the hottest business ever to hit audiences around the globe.
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